TL;DR: Probate in California without a will (intestate) can take 9–18 months or longer, depending on estate complexity, tax requirements, or disputes. Assets are distributed by law to spouses, children, or relatives in a strict order,READ MORE >
Probate in California typically exceeds the one-year legal timeline due to various delays like court backlog and estate complexities. Beneficiaries usually wait 8–12 months or longer for inheritance. Expert estate planning and using non-probate assets canREAD MORE >
One thing we have learned from our time practicing in the area of estate planning is that no two client estate plans are exactly the same. It follows that no two probate procedures are the same.READ MORE >
When you are making plans to retire, you usually have thoughts of spending time doing the things you enjoy the most. The last thing that may cross your mind is needing long-term care services because ofREAD MORE >
Adult children want nothing but the best for their parents. Sadly, as we age, we become more susceptible to exploitation. According to Consumer Affairs, more than 3.5 million seniors get ripped off every year. Still, there are stepsREAD MORE >
